MISSION STATEMENT

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Program Director/ Clinical Supervisor/ Maui County Clinical Director, the Specialist IV is responsible for the implementation of program services, linking the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions with the purpose of achieving successful case outcome.  Provision of on-call crisis response with 24/7 availability.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Preferred Knowledge

• Family systems theory and application
• Social ecological theory and application
• Behavioral therapies theory and application
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy theory and application
• Pragmatic family therapies theory and application
• Child development research and its application in treatment
• Social skills assessment and intervention

 Required

• Demonstrated ability in experience and education in relevant aspects of clinical practice
• Commitment to empowering families to be an effective problem solving and nurturing agents
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse social, economic, ethnic/racial, and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with at-risk families
• Commitment to family centered, community-based services
• Commitment to children’s safety and family stability
• Good verbal and written communication skills in therapeutic assessment, interviewing and recording
• Valid driver's license
• Current no-fault insurance
• Satisfactory driver’s abstract
• Access to an insured vehicle
• Flexible work schedule to promote accessibility to service
• Provides 24/7 on-call crisis response

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license and a clear driver's abstract and continued employment may be contingent on maintaining a clear driver’s abstract.
• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island
• The nature of this position requires the incumbent to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract mandated.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of First Aid classes

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